The Top 10 Items You’ll Need For The Winter Storm

CHARLOTTE, NC– With a Winter storm coming this weekend to Charlotte, you’re going to need these essential supplies in case there is an emergency. We can confirm that Blackhawk Hardware store still does have most of these items that are on this list, but only while supplies last. 

General Manager, Craig Anderson says if you wait until Sunday to prepare, it will be too late. He wants everyone to be safe during the Winter Storm and suggests that we go shopping today or early Saturday for the basic snow necessities. 

Here is a list of the Top 10 tips and items you may need to get through the storm: 

1. Non-Perishable Food: Stock Your Food Pantry

2. Bottled Water

3. Rx: Fill Your Prescriptions and Pick Up Hygiene Items 

4. Tote Bag For Your Car: Build An Emergency Kit in case you get stuck

5. Salt: Stock up on Ice Melt 

6. Flashlights and Candles: Prepare For A Power Blackout

7. Charge Phones: Make An Emergency Communication Plan With Family 

8. Check or Install New Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors 

9. Warmth: Buy extra blankets and straw for animals 

10. Activities: Board games, cards and fun things to do

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